Felicia Elliott, 28, of Hillsboro, was arrested for endangering children.

Aaron Wright, 36 of Hillsboro, was arrested for endangering children.

Steven Wright, 36 of Hillsboro, was arrested for endangering children.

ACCIDENT

On Saturday, May 4, the police department investigated a crash on U.S. Route 62 at the south side of Hillsboro. Randy Ballein, 51, of Hillsboro, was stationary in northbound traffic awaiting for the vehicle in front of him to make a left turn. Jordan Mowrey, 19, of Wilmington, was traveling northbound and failed to stop a vehicle in time to avoid the rear-end collision. The vehicle operated by Mowrey received disabling damage and was towed from the scene. The vehicle operated by Ballein sustained functional damage. Mowrey was cited for assured clear distance ahead.